2017 ShortFest Program Index
Freaks, Geeks & Creeps
Whether you’ve ever felt like an outcast or not, you’ll be cheering these films about outsiders and lovable losers. Eccentrics, weirdos, nerds and dweebs, we celebrate you! Read More
Futureshock
Tales about the unknown future and its wondrous (and horrifying) possibilities. Read More
Gay!La HERS
This Gay!La collection of shorts for the lesbian orientation features striking performances and moments that will take you back (or make you wish you were there). Read More
Gay!La HIS
This Gay!La presentation explores the many definitions, struggles and pleasures of what it means to be a gay man. Read More
Getting It On
A selection of films about love, sex and everything in between. This one’s got a little steam. Read More
Growing Pains
Growing up, in whatever phase of life, is hard to do but makes for great films in this collection. Read More
Home Is Where the Heart Is
For many of us, home is so much more than where we physically reside. It is our heritage, our memories, our loved ones. Read More
Identity Crisis
Through this series of personal reflections and physical transformations, you’ll find that who we are is rarely set in stone. Read More
It Takes Two
Twins, doubles, doppelgangers and odd couples – sometimes having a second opinion makes things more than twice as complicated (and often very funny). Read More
The Kids Are Alright
They may be young, but by choice or by circumstance, they have been thrust into a world that has little patience for the innocence of childhood. Read More
Lexus Short Films
ShortFest is proud to host, for the first time, the Lexus Short Films block, a collaboration between Lexus and the Weinstein Company to support and nurture a new generation of emerging filmmakers. Read More
Life Cycle
Tales of turning points in the different stages of life, touching on sex, death and Polish poetry. Read More
Lost & Found
Seekers and searchers populate this program: hunting for lost items, digging for buried treasure, piecing together families and often finding more than they ever expected to discover. Read More
Made for Each Other
We are all searching for love, and relationships can be just as difficult to maintain as they are to form. Read More
Mind Over Matter
From surreal to silly to serious, these films ask you to set your sanity aside and explore the labyrinth of the human psyche. Read More
On the Job
Films about the unique joy, monotony, fulfillment and misery of work. Read More
On the Road
In this collection of films people learn about their true self behind the wheel. Read More
Opening Night
To kick it off, we want to put you in a good mood. Enjoy this grouping of fun, touching and feel-good films. The ceremony begins at 6:30 pm at Camelot Theatres followed by our annual Opening Night Party at Lulu. TICKET HOLDERS | must present Opening Night ticket for entry to both screening & party PASSHOLDERS | Must present a... Read More
Outsiders & Underdogs
You’ll root for this collection of films about extraordinary outcasts. Read More